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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.05, 255.12 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.05, 255.12 and 48.32 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.05 : 255.12 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.05/255.12 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.05x = 255.12 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.05x = 12,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,327.40/170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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